Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Aiken, SC
There are 26 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Aiken with roughly 1,054 assisted units — including 12 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $204 to $402 per month. Median reported wait: about 16 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Aiken
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Aiken
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hahn Village Public Housing | 144 | $301 | 16 mo |
| The Mark at Woodford LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Croft House, Inc. PB Section 8 | 60 | $378 | — |
| Crosland Apartments PB Section 8 | 56 | $285 | — |
| Glen Arbor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Hampton House Apartments A.k.a. Pac PB Section 8 | 56 | $204 | — |
| Longleaf Senior Village LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Longleaf Senior Village M13-sg450953 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Meadow Brook Acres LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Olde South Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Palmetto Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Woodford Trace LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Windham House §202 Senior | 47 | $402 | — |
| The Village at Dupont Landing LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Dupont Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Cushman Arms Apts LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Oxford Trace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Busch Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Aiken Apartments PB Section 8 | 20 | $395 | — |
| Northgate Apartments §811 | 20 | $298 | — |
| Aiken County Residential Services §811 | 16 | $334 | — |
| Ana Inc. §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Qrs Inc. §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Arh, Inc §811 | 3 | — | — |
| Scattered Site 3 Public Housing | 1 | — | — |
| Scattered Site Strutter Trail Public Housing | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Aiken (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Croft House, Inc. PB Section 8 | 60 | $378 | — |
| Crosland Apartments PB Section 8 | 56 | $285 | — |
| Glen Arbor Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 56 | — | — |
| Hampton House Apartments A.k.a. Pac PB Section 8 | 56 | $204 | — |
| Longleaf Senior Village M13-sg450953 LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Meadow Brook Acres LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Olde South Terrace LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Palmetto Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 48 | — | — |
| Dupont Landing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Oxford Trace Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 29 | — | — |
| Busch Crossing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 23 | — | — |
| Aiken Apartments PB Section 8 | 20 | $395 | — |
Public housing developments in Aiken
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hahn Village Public Housing | 144 | $301 | 16 mo |
| Scattered Site 3 Public Housing | 1 | — | — |
| Scattered Site Strutter Trail Public Housing | 1 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Aiken
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mark at Woodford LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Longleaf Senior Village LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Woodford Trace LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| The Village at Dupont Landing LIHTC | 46 | — | — |
| Cushman Arms Apts LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Aiken County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Aiken County: studio $939, 1-BR $1,114, 2-BR $1,261, 3-BR $1,627, 4-BR $1,984.
Full FMR table for Aiken County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Aiken
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- North Augusta, SC
- Columbia, SC
- Greenville, SC
- Charleston, SC
- Spartanburg, SC
- Anderson, SC
- Rock Hill, SC
- Florence, SC
- Sumter, SC
- Summerville, SC
- North Charleston, SC
- Beaufort, SC
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.